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Ex-CDS Irabor Bows Out Of Service

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd), has officially pulled out of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He bowed out at a ceremony held at the Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, on Friday. The pullout ceremony is part of the military tradition to honour retiring generals. The...

Catholic bishops kick, reject bill for council on Christian education

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has rejected a bill seeking establishment of a National Council of Christian Education, saying the proposal violates Sections 10 and 42(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Rather than promoting a bill that violates the secular character of Nigeria, the...

Subsidy removal: FG saves N400bn in four weeks

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

The Federal Government has so far saved about N400bn as a result of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, since May 31, 2023, when the initiative was officially implemented, oil marketers stated on Thursday. Also, the oil dealers stated that there was a high possibility...

Buhari didn’t ask Tinubu not to investigate him — Shehu

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

Spokesperson to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, denied that the former leader asked his successor not to investigate some ministers under the previous government. He also said Buhari had left Daura for London to get some needed rest which, constant visits from well-wishers, had denied him. “If...

Navy reshuffles appointment of 56 Rear Admirals in major shake-up

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

The Nigerian Navy says it has reshuffled the appointments of some top senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and a Commodore to reinvigorate the service towards efficiency. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ayo-Vaughan said the recent shake-up...

President Tinubu’s Long Convoy In Lagos shows ‘Reckless Display Of Power’ – Peter Obi supporters

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

The camp of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has reacted to the long convoy which accompanied President Bola Tinubu from the airport to his residence in Lagos State. The President on Tuesday returned from his overseas trip and the video of his large convoy as he...

‘I Stand By My Story’: Again Jackson Ude Drags Jack-Rich To The Gutter

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2023June 30, 20230

“If Jack Rich continues to drag this, I will unleash more with a body slam!The society should be free from men like Jack Rich who steal from the people’s commonwealth to fund their lifestyle!” Following a recent publication, credited to Jackson Ude, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan accusing...

It’s Clear We Have To Make Sacrifices – Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 29, 2023June 29, 20230

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity. The president spoke to reporters on Wednesday after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Lagos. Tinubu, who stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealed...

Rights violation: Court fines ICPC N1.2m, orders release of ex-JAMB registrar

NewsDeskNgJun 29, 2023June 29, 20230

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to pay N1 million to Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), over unlawful detention. Obiora Egwuatu, presiding judge, also awarded N200,000 fine against the ICPC as the...

Kogi killings: Igala/Bassa nationalities storm DHQ, protest alleged ethnic cleansing

NewsDeskNgJun 29, 2023June 29, 20230

Ethnic nationalities in Kogi State took to the streets in Abuja on Tuesday to protest the serial killings allegedly orchestrated by agents of politicians. By 10 a.m., the ethnic nationalities under the aegis of the Coalition of Igala/Bassa Socio-Cultural Associations stormed the Garrison Command of Defence Headquarters in Abuja, chanting...